Labor Coach (Noun)
Meaning
An assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The expectant father had been preparing for months to be a good labor coach for his wife during the delivery of their first child.
- As a labor coach, John's main job was to help his partner breathe and relax during the contractions.
- Sarah's husband was a great labor coach, providing her with physical and emotional support throughout the long labor.
- The childbirth education class had taught the expectant couples how to work together as a team, with the partner acting as a labor coach.
- During the delivery, Michael proved to be a wonderful labor coach, helping his wife to stay focused and calm as she pushed their baby out.